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After the lift-off, four units of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB-A) and the Fairing have separated just as expected.
The First Stage burned out and separated approximately 6 minutes after launch.
Then, the Second Stage main engine has ignited, and the Second Stage continued its ascent to lift the HTV to the planned orbit.
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